October 2024 Dusty Bookshelf

[Anna]

Anna wrote: "How do I find the book on my dusty bookshelf? I do not know I don’t remember what they were." hey sorry I don’t know where to find Danielle to reply to her message. I have no idea but do you think you could ask her to send me the books I’m supposed to choose from to my inbox so what I get from your explanation is I’m supposed to book pick three books for her and somebody’s gonna pick three books for me from my list. Is that correct?

[Karen ♐]

Anna, I'm assuming you only want one book picked. If you want two and/or a bonus, please let me know. My choice for you is

[Penumbra]

Susan A wrote: "For Penumbra and "

Thanks, Susan. Can't wait to get started!

[Michelle]

Denise wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Just out of curiosity, Do I really get to pick for myself?"

Well, now that you mention it... XD Sorry about that, completely escaped my notice. I'll switch things around!"

That's ok, it was funny because I kept searching for another Michelle. It took me a minute or two to figure out there was not another Michelle 🤣

[Michelle]

For Chelle_Rydz

For You:

- This was very creepy and I loved it.

- This is on my tbr. Let me know what you think!

Bonus:

- This is one of my favorite books ever.

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Anna wrote: "Anna wrote: "How do I find the book on my dusty bookshelf? I do not know I don’t remember what they were." hey sorry I don’t know where to find Danielle to reply to her message. I have no idea but ..."

Hi Anna, sorry it took me so long to get back to you!

Click here to find Danielle's post with her list to choose from.
Most people participating in Dusty Bookshelf post book covers rather than just titles, can you work with that or is it a problem? Let me know, I'm sure we can find a workaround if it's an issue. 🙂

Karen chose The Hollywood Jinx for you from your list. She only picked one book for now since you didn't specify how many you wanted, so let her know if you would like more.

[EnglishElle]

Karen ♐ wrote: "Karen♐'s October Dusty Bookshelf - Reading Speed - Hare

Hi Karen,

I choose because you'll finish the Notebook series. For your second pick, I chose for you to read. You seem so far along in your Texas Sirens series, so I hope you are closer to finishing it. As for your bonus, I chose . It sounds like an interesting series, too. Happy reading!

[EnglishElle]

Jennifer wrote: "EnglishElle:

I'm choosing because I have a standing rule that Armand Gamache must not be ignored,

because I've yet to read a..."
Hi Jennifer,

I love your picks for me! Thank you so much! I cannot wait to get started.

[Anna]

Sorry guys it’s taking me so long to pick for Danielle gypsy I keep wanting to call her gypsy rose, but Danielle gypsy soul I will do it I’m just waiting for some help so that I can read through the books and how many books am I supposed to pay for her?

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Hi Anna! Danielle reported her speed of reading as "hare" which means 2 books. But she also requested a bonus book, so you'll pick a total of 3 books for her.

[Anna]

Hey guys, sorry to bother you but I am having trouble going back up and trying to find the link to where her books I am supposed to pick from can you send that link to me through my Mail and also where am I supposed to post what books I pick

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Anna wrote: "Hey guys, sorry to bother you but I am having trouble going back up and trying to find the link to where her books I am supposed to pick from can you send that link to me through my Mail and also w..."

Sent a message including the link to your inbox. Don't worry, you'll figure this out! 🙂

[Anna]

Thank you I appreciate you being so patient with me

[Anna]

Cinderlily: A Floral Fairy TaleGhostsThe Hunter Bride

[Anna]

A Pumpkin and a Patch

[Anna]

When does this challenge end if it ends at the end of November, I can have two more in that the end of November I can have three books in total. I just don’t wanna overload myself because I have to finish books. I’m already listening to.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Mama,

My picks for you are:



You didn't specify what you wanted your bonus picked from the list above or from the GR's Award so I'm assuming it's from your list above.

Bonus:

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Anna,

None of the books you picked are on my shelf. Not sure where you got them.

These are the books you should pick 3 from for me to read:

[Anna]

Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "Mama, I’m sorry I was I asked for your the link to yourself to be sent to my messages so I just picked off the link that was in my mailbox or whatever could you send me a link to yourself through Mail because somebody must’ve sent me the wrong one

My picks for you are:



You didn't specify what you wanted your bonus picked from the list above or from t..."

[☘KathyD☘]

hi Michelle...here are your picks for October...happy reading!

[Anna]

Dread of NightMortal HeartPumpkin Patch Cutie

[Chelle_Rydz]

Erica wrote: "Erica'sOctoberDustyBookshelf

Speed: Turtle plus one bonus of a Goodreads Choice award you liked..."

Erica I pick for you with a Halloween Bonus of

[Chelle_Rydz]

Michelle wrote: "For Chelle_Rydz

For You:

- This was very creepy and I loved it.

- This is on my tbr. Let me know what you think!

..."

THANK YOU! I think they will be great October spooky season reads!

[Michelle]

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "hi Michelle...here are your picks for October...happy reading!
"

Thanks for the picks...When you get a chance could you also pick a bonus for me please?

[Anna]

Did I get it right this time? I have someone to help me so hopefully it’s right.

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "Mama,

My picks for you are:



You didn't specify what you wanted your bonus picked from the list above or from t..."

That was perfect Danielle! Yeah I guess I should have specified that but yes I wanted my Bonus from there too.

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "Mama,

My picks for you are:



You didn't specify what you wanted your bonus picked from the list above or from t..."

BTW... My youngest daughter middle name is Danielle also!

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Anna wrote: "Did I get it right this time? I have someone to help me so hopefully it’s right."

Yes, your three picks in message 71 are good.

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Chelle_Rydz wrote: "Erica wrote: "Erica'sOctoberDustyBookshelf

Speed: Turtle plus one bonus of a Goodreads Choice award you liked..."

Erica I pick for you with a Halloween B..."

Thanks Chelle!

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Anna wrote: "When does this challenge end if it ends at the end of November, I can have two more in that the end of November I can have three books in total. I just don’t wanna overload myself because I have to..."

It ends at the end of October. Dusty Bookshelf is a recurring challenge that runs every month.

[Chelle_Rydz]

Marty wrote: "Marty's October Dusty Bookshelf
..."

I'm curious to hear what you will think of . I recently read that one as well.

[Chelle_Rydz]

Elaine wrote: "October Dusty Bookshelf

Hare ..."

I'll be curious about your thoughts about . We just read that last month for book club.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Anna wrote: "Did I get it right this time? I have someone to help me so hopefully it’s right."

Yes Thank you for the picks

[Elaine]

Chelle_Rydz wrote: "Elaine wrote: "October Dusty Bookshelf

Hare ..."

I'll be curious about your thoughts about . We just read that last month for book club."

I remembered why I don’t like horror…I absolutely did not enjoy the book but I kept reading because I had to know how it all turned out. Although I skimmed at times due to squeamish-ness. It was a weird reading experience for sure.

[Karen ♐]

EnglishElle wrote: "Karen ♐ wrote: "Karen♐'s October Dusty Bookshelf - Reading Speed - Hare

Hi Karen,

I choose because you'll finish the Notebook series. For your second pick, I chose [b..."

Thanks! Look forward to reading them.

[Michelle]

Completion Post - Book 1



Book - Blood Vow by
Author - J.R. Ward
Date Read - 10/8/24
Rating - 5 stars
Review - I love this series and it's always a 5 star read for me. Black Dagger Legacy is an offshoot of Black Dagger Brotherhood Series and it runs during the same time line. The Mc's in this series are the students in the training class that the Brother's hold. So you get a bit of what's going on in both series. Axe is one of the trainee's, but he is considered a commoner among the glymera. He has been orphaned by the raids and is trying to better his life by going to the training classes despite being a little rough around the edges. He meets and begins to date one of his classmates cousins who is considered classy and rich. Meanwhile in the brother's mansion Rhage and Mary are attempting to adopt an orphaned little girl and things have been going well until the child's uncle shows up.
There are many LOL moments, sad moments, and seriously spicy moments. Such a great series!

[Penumbra]

Completion Post


Rating: 4 Stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Enjoyable cozy mystery. I'd read the rest of the series.


Rating: 5 Stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I could easily feel the emotions in this. The author created a engrossing world in such a short book. I would read the rest of the series.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Finished:


I enjoyed it - not quite as much as the original series but still good


Omega books aren't my favorite but this was cute

[Marty]

I managed to finish all three this month!

They were a mixed bag.

- I do love a well-researched and well written historical novel. I didn't know about Margaret Maher's contributions to Emily Dickinson's legacy (Margaret's the narrator). It was great to learn about her as well as to enjoy another fictional account of the Dickinson family. Five stars and well deserved.

- I liked this book, mostly. It was engaging for the first two thirds. I've always enjoyed books within books. I enjoyed the ramp up to the big reveal, although I was fairly certain I knew what this retreat really was. Some of the plot devices were trope-y, and it was about 10 chapters too long. I gave it three stars because of that. Still it was a fun read overall.

- This was a quirky but lyrically written dystopian novel. The parallel stories of Augustine and Sully were studies in existential opposites - one retreating from the unknown world to fashion his own, the other desperately trying to return to a world that might or might now have a future. The prose was lovely to read. I gave it four stars.

[RachelG.]

Finished both books this month:

Gobbelino London & A Contagion of Zombies- Great series and I really enjoyed having zombies in the story. This time of year it's great to have some spooky elements.
A Symphony of Echoes- Everyone I know really enjoys this series and I am starting to as well. It is not one I could binge read, however.

Thanks Oleander for picking these for me!

[Connie N.]

I was able to finish all 3 books this month and enjoyed them all. Thanks, Denise, for the great picks!

Denise picked for me: BONUS:

Mrs. Pollifax on Safari by Dorothy Gilman - 10/13/24 ♥♥♥♥
Make My Wish Come True by Rachael Lippincott - 10/15/24 ♥♥♥♥
When the Duchess Said Yes by Isabella Bradford - 10/30/24 ♥♥♥